Abbeville County Extension Service

08/29/2026

We had a blast playing in the garden

08/28/2026

Join us for the Abbeville Livestock Show on September 4–5! We’re excited to welcome everyone—spectators are welcome!

Friday, September 4
• Poultry Show — 5:30 PM
• Dairy Show — 6:00 PM

Saturday, September 5
• Beef Show — 9:00 AM
• Rabbit Show — 10:00 AM
• Meat Goat Show — 3:00 PM

Calhoun Falls FFA will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers, and our 4-H members will have a bake sale with delicious treats!

Country Cowboy will also be set up with their trailer.

Come out, support our exhibitors, enjoy some great food, and make wonderful memories with us!

We can’t wait to see you there!

08/24/2026

Mark your calendars!

The Abbeville County Livestock Show is coming up on Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5!

Calhoun Fall FFA will be selling concessions, so come hungry and enjoy a great meal while supporting a wonderful cause. The menu and price list are below.

Come on out, support our exhibitors, and help us cheer on the youth of Abbeville County!

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/20/2026

Join us at the extension office at 5:30 on Thursday, September 3 for the first Rabbit and Poultry club meeting as we get ready for the Abbeville County Show! We will help get cages set up, organize the office, and make sure everything is ready for the livestock show. I will also help you get signed up for 4-H via 4-H Online this day if you need help!
This is a great way to get volunteer hours for record books!
Please let us know that you are coming by filling out this eventbrite

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08/19/2026

NPIP Testing & Poultry Showmanship Clinic

We’re getting ready for another exciting 4-H poultry show season!

Recently, 17 youth brought their birds to our NPIP Testing and Showmanship Clinic, where they were able to complete important health testing while also getting hands-on help with their showmanship skills.

All chickens being shown through 4-H are required to be NPIP tested. This includes Pullorum-Typhoid testing, which uses a small drop of blood from the bird’s wing vein to test for Salmonella pullorum and Salmonella gallinarum. The birds were also tested for Avian Influenza (Avian Flu).

These tests are an important part of keeping our poultry projects healthy. They help protect not only each individual bird, but also the other birds they may come into contact with throughout the show season. Healthy birds help make for a healthy and successful 4-H poultry program!

A big thank you to Dr. Mickey Hall, Clemson University’s Small Flock Specialist, and Mr. Brad Smith with Livestock Poultry Health for conducting the testing and sharing their expertise with our families.

The day wasn’t just about testing! Dr. Hall and Abbeville 4-H’er Emma Uhall took time to work individually with our youth on their poultry showmanship skills. They made sure each participant had the opportunity to ask questions, practice, and get the help they needed to feel more confident heading into the show ring.

We love seeing our 4-H members learning from experts—and especially seeing our own 4-H’ers step up to share what they have learned with others.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this clinic possible. We are excited to kick off a new show season and can’t wait to see our youth and their birds in the show ring!

08/19/2026

Dairy Showmanship Clinic Success!

What a great day of learning, leadership, and 4-H fun at our Dairy Showmanship Clinic!

We had 15 youth participate in the clinic, and we are especially excited that 12 of them are brand new to the Dairy Heifer Project! It was wonderful to see so many new faces getting hands-on experience and building their confidence with their heifers.

A huge thank you to Ms. Tina Horn and Ms. Amanda Lutz for sharing their time, knowledge, and expertise with our youth. We were also fortunate to have three Dairy Heifer Project veterans come back to help teach and work alongside our younger and newer participants. Watching these experienced 4-H'ers share their knowledge and passion with the next group of youth is one of my favorite parts of what we do through Clemson Extension and 4-H.

Each participant left with new skills, helpful tips, and plenty of things to practice at home with their heifers as they continue preparing for the show ring.

One of the most special parts of the day was seeing SC 4-H Heifer Project alumni return as parents, bringing their own children and their Heifer Project calves to learn new skills. Seeing the project come full circle—from 4-H members to parents supporting the next generation—is a wonderful reminder of the lasting impact of 4-H.

Thank you to our instructors, project veterans, parents, and youth for making the clinic such a success. We can't wait to see how much these youth and their heifers grow throughout the project!

08/18/2026

The fun is taking root, and our 250-Minute Flash Sale is almost here ! 🌱🗓️ The returns October 15–25th so now is the time to plant your plans early and save.

On Tuesday, August 25, from 10 AM–2:10 PM, you can grab 5 admission tickets for just $45 and add ride vouchers for only $33. 🎢That’s some of the lowest prices of the season and you only have 250 minutes to snag them! 🎟️

Save the Date! For more information visit scstatefair.org/flashsale

08/17/2026

Join us at the extension office at 5:30 on Thursday, September 3 for the first Rabbit and Poultry club meeting as we get ready for the Abbeville County Show! We will help get cages set up, organize the office, and make sure everything is ready for the livestock show.
This is a great way to get volunteer hours for record books!

08/10/2026

Don't forget about this showmanship clinic THIS Wednesday! Come on out and see us!

South Carolina 4-H Area Dairy Showmanship Clinics
Ready to build your confidence in the show ring? Whether you're preparing for your first dairy show or looking to fine-tune your skills, these hands-on clinics are for you!
Join us for one of our Area Dairy Showmanship Clinics, where you'll receive practical instruction on the fundamentals of dairy cattle showmanship. More experienced exhibitors will have the opportunity to polish their techniques with personalized coaching.
Each clinic includes:
✅ Hands-on showmanship practice with your heifer
✅ Tips to improve ring presence and animal handling
✅ Individual instruction for all experience levels
✅ A Q&A session covering show preparation, equipment, etiquette, and more

Clinic Dates & Locations
📍 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Abbeville County Extension Office
265 Industrial Park Rd.
Abbeville, SC 29620
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📍 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Orangeburg County Fairgrounds
350 Magnolia St.
Orangeburg, SC 29115
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📍 Monday, August 24, 2026
Union County Fairgrounds
120 Kirby St.
Union, SC 29379
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Time: 5:30–7:00 PM

Bring your heifer and come ready to learn! These clinics are a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, ask questions, and prepare for the upcoming show season.

Registration is required. Make sure that you sign up for the clinic that you are going to attend!